After Liu Bei officially took over Jingzhou, Liu Biao and Liu Qi's old ministers, such as Yi Ji, Xiang Lang, Yin Mo, Li Zhu, Huo Jun, etc., came to surrender one after another. From the beginning, there were only three or four people, they gradually became civil officials and military officials standing all over the hall.

As the saying goes, the emperor and the ministers are there. When Liu Qi is here, Liu Bei can only make arrangements secretly. Now when he comes to the stage, he has to reward merits. These civil officials and military generals who are displaced with Liu Bei finally guard the clouds and see the bright moon.

Liu Bei has not given rewards for a long time because he was waiting for someone to successfully obtain Jingzhou. Lantian has made the most contributions, and Liu Bei is preparing to give rewards to Lantian first.

Although Sun Shangxiang was strong, she also inherited Wu's mother's calmness. After hearing Lu Fan's words, she did not impulsively complain to Liu Bei, but secretly investigated the situation in Lantian in Jiangling.

This investigation is amazing, because Lantian's situation is very similar to another person in Jiangdong, and that person is still the object that Sun Quan is particularly afraid of.

Lantian had not been in Jiangling for a long time before, and he was very low-key, so Sun Shangxiang only received superficial news, such as the commander of the four counties in Jingnan, who was powerful and famous. Not only did he open a school in Lingling, but he also had a terrible army.

No wonder he had to ask Zhao Yun to escort him to Chaisang, no wonder this person could make the decision for Liu Qi. This rogue guy in the market actually has such a deep foundation. It would be fine if Lan Tian was loyal, but he was a corrupt official who was entrusted with the mercy.

Sun Shangxiang thought about it over and over again, and said while Liu Bei had not been asleep, "I often hear people mention Lan Ziyu. This person seems to be Liu Qi's confidant. How do you plan to use him in the future?"

I often hear people mention it? Liu Bei turned his head and frowned, thinking that Mrs. Sun knew something?

"Lan Ziyu is doing a good job in Jingnan. I plan to follow the old system and still regard him as the prefect of Lingling and governing the military and political affairs of the four counties in Jingnan." Liu Bei replied carefully.

Sun Shangxiang hurriedly said, "Husband, think twice..."

"What did the madam hear?" Liu Bei was very curious.

"I don't want to interfere in politics. It's because Lan Ziyu has too much power and holds heavy troops. But she is still a greedy villain..." Sun Shangxiang said.

"I always heard that Lan Ziyu is indifferent to fame and fortune, how could he be a greedy villain?"

"My husband was deceived by his appearance. In order to get benefits, Lantian asked for bribes from the Jiangdong envoy Lu Ziheng. This matter was told to me by Lu Ziheng in person, and there must be no lies..."

Liu Bei was stunned when he heard this. Lantian planned to plot against Jiangdong for a long time, and Lu Fan was also unlucky. Why do you need to provoke him?

Seeing that Liu Bei did not speak, Sun Shangxiang continued to add: "I heard that Lantian has 10,000 well-equipped infantry and cavalry, and the Jiangling garrison does not have such excellent equipment. My husband should be careful and be careful to prevent disasters from causing trouble..."

"Madam, don't worry, Lan Ziyu doesn't need to doubt..." Liu Bei shook his head and said.

"Why are you so sure?" Sun Shangxiang looked surprised.

Liu Bei smiled slightly, "Madam knows where Ziyu is now? Where has his ten thousand elites gone?"

"Where did you go?" Sun Shangxiang asked.

Liu Bei replied: "Zhijiang County, Yicun."

"Didn't Yicun just experienced an earthquake? What did they run there to do?" Sun Shangxiang was very puzzled.

"Lan Ziyu is going to Yi Village to rescue disasters, and those 10,000 elite soldiers are building new houses for the victims." Liu Bei sighed with his head raised.

"Soldiers...build houses for the people?" Sun Shangxiang was not willing to believe it.

Liu Bei stroked his beard and said, "It's the first time I heard it, but Lan Ziyu's work is different from that of ordinary people, so it should be real."

Sun Shangxiang: "This is impossible. I have never heard of the army that works for the people."

At this moment, Sun Shangxiang's maid came in: "Lord, the third general is looking for you outside the house."

"What's wrong with Yide looking for his husband so late?" Sun Shangxiang became alert.

"I'll find out if I go out and ask, if my wife is tired, I'll take a break first." Liu Bei stood up.

While Sun Shangxiang was putting on Liu Bei's coat, she winked at the maid at the door. The girl led Liu Bei to the corridor of the other courtyard, and Zhang Fei was talking to Zhao Yun.

"Third brother, what's the urgent matter so late?" Liu Bei asked with a frown.

Zhang Fei said excitedly: "Brother, didn't you ask me to send someone to ask when Lan Ziyu will return to Jiangling this morning?"

"I originally asked Xingba to send someone to ask, you took it away by yourself." Liu Bei shook his head and said.

"It doesn't matter. What's important is that my people are asking for important news in Yicun." Zhang Fei said mysteriously.

"What news?" Liu Bei and Zhao Yun asked in unison.

Zhang Fei pointed with his finger, "Lan Ziyu wants to make roasted whole lamb in Yichun, I just want to drool. How can I miss this good thing..."

"Grilling whole sheep in Yicun? Isn't this possible? How many sheep do you have to prepare?" Liu Bei looked confused.

"Who knows this? Lan Ziyu has always been mysterious. Why don't we go tonight... tomorrow morning, otherwise it will be too late and the sheep bones will be gone." Zhang Fei said anxiously.

"Has the camp built a house for the victims?" Liu Bei asked again.

When Zhang Fei heard this, he scratched his head and muttered, "It seems to be built. Let's go and check it out tomorrow..."

Liu Bei thought to himself, that's the point of your focus? But it's also necessary to go there, and he was also very surprised to be in a camp to build a house.

The next morning, Zhang Fei called Guan Yu to find Liu Bei, but Sun Shangxiang also knew about it, so Liu Bei asked Zhao Yun to escort her with him.

When I arrived near Yicun, it was almost noon.

Zhang Fei saw smoke curling in the middle of the tent from afar. He said excitedly: "It's better to come early than to come by. Brother, let's eat roasted whole lamb..."

Watching Zhang Fei rushing forward, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhao Yun remained silent, leaving Sun Shangxiang confused.

Zhang Fei rushed to the porridge shed and saw a group of soldiers leading the meal, but the food was only porridge, steamed buns, and dried radishes, and there was no sign of roasted lamb at all.

Gao Shun saw Zhang Fei whip quickly, and he rushed over and clasped his fists and asked, "What's the matter with General Zhang?"

"Boping, where is the sheep?" Zhang Fei was puzzled.

"What sheep?" Gao Shun asked incrediblely.

"Grill the whole lamb? Didn't Lan Ziyu say she wanted to roast the whole lamb?" Zhang Fei asked.

Gao Shun was stunned when he heard this. Before the sheep was ready, the diner had arrived at him?

"That's what the gentleman said last night, preparing to finish the disaster relief and get the whole lamb for everyone. General Zhang seemed to have come a little earlier..." Gao Shun looked speechless.

"It's not baked yet? That's all right." When Zhang Fei turned around, Liu Bei and others had already arrived.

Several fast horses raised the dust, and Lantian also noticed the visitor and followed him to say hello to everyone.

Sun Shangxiang found that Liu Bei and others were like seeing relatives when they saw Lantian, which was happier than when they entered the bridal chamber, so she teased: "There is an extra meal at noon, and the food on Lan Taishou's side is pretty good."

Seeing that Sun Shangxiang was not good at speaking, Lantian smiled and bowed and explained: "The soldiers worked hard all morning, and they would be more energetic to work in the afternoon..."

Liu Bei patted Sun Shangxiang on the shoulder, pointed to the distance and said, "Madam, look..."
Chapter completed!